Overview
Dr. Wei Dong Gao is an associate professor of anesthesiology and critical care medicine at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. His areas of clinical expertise include anesthesiology. Dr. Gao earned his M.D. from Harbin Medical University in China and his Ph.D. from the University of Calgary. He completed post-doctoral training at Johns Hopkins. He performed his residencies at University Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio, and a fellowship in cardiac anesthesia at Johns Hopkins. Dr. Gao joined the Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine at Johns Hopkins in 2002. Prior to joining Johns Hopkins, Dr. Gao was a research assistant in the Department of Medicine and Medical Physiology at the University of Calgary. He was a research associate in the molecular and cellular cardiology section in the Department of Medicine at Johns Hopkins from 1995 to 1997. His research interests include myofilament desensitization in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, oxidative stress in heart failure, excitation-contraction coupling in ischemia/reperfusion and heart failure, anethesthetics and cardiac contraction, and cardiac muscle physiology. Dr. Gao’s work was recognized by Johns Hopkins with a Clinician Scientist Award from 2002 to 2004. He is a member of several professional organizations, including the Association of University Anesthesiologists, American Heart Association, American Physiological Society, Society of Cardiothoracic Anesthesiologists, and the American Society of Anesthesiology. He serves on the Research Committee of Society of Cardiothoracic Anesthesiologists and is an Associate Editor of Anesthesia & Analgesia. CV http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/anesthesiology/faculty/cv/gao.pdf.
His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF).
Dr. Gao is board certified in American Board Of Anesthesiology. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 36 peer reviewed articles.
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Is Dr. Wei D. Gao a top-rated expert for Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Wei D. Gao is classified as an Experienced expert for Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Wei D. Gao specialize in?
While Dr. Wei D. Gao is a Intensive Care Medicine, they have specific expertise in Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Intensive Care Medicine.
Does Dr. Wei D. Gao participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Wei D. Gao has published 36 articles and abstracts on conditions like Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). You can view a list of Dr. Wei D. Gao's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
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Dr. Wei D. Gao accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and CareFirst. We recommend calling the office directly at 410-955-5000 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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